Consultant Neurologist & Clinical Lead for Neuro-Oncology (neurology)
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £109,725 - £145,478 per annum + London weighting, pro-rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, WC1N 3BG |
| Company: | University College London Hospital |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7921625/309-UCLH-7705 |
Summary
Applications are invited for the post of 6PA Consultant Neurologist at this major London teaching hospital which is also part of the academic health science partnership UCL Partners. Applications from both senior trainees and established consultants are welcome.
The post holder will be key member of the Brain Tumour Unit (BTU), a specialist service dedicated to delivering outstanding care for patients with suspected or confirmed brain or spinal tumours. Although brain and spinal tumours are relatively rare, their impact on patients and families is profound, and our work brings together a broad range of experts to provide the highest quality, compassionate care.
Based at The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery you will join a team of specialist clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, and allied health professionals at the Trust. Together, we deliver a comprehensive service covering the full spectrum of primary and secondary Central Nervous System tumours, supported by the dedicated Brain Tumour Unit Office.
Candidates should have the ability to run and manage a complex Neuro-oncology clinic and be able to supervise trainees. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing brain tumour patients and pathways. Non-UK trained Consultants should be registered with the GMC and on the GMC Specialist Register by the date of interview.
CV required for application.
Candidates must be eligible for full GMC registration; and either be already on the Specialist Register and have completed a formal fellowship Neurology at a recognised institution.
Candidates should have the ability to run and manage a complex Neuro-oncology clinic and be able to supervise trainees. Candidates must be able to demonstrate experience in managing brain/ CNS tumour patients and pathways. Non-UK trained Consultants should be registered with the GMC and on the GMC Specialist Register by the date of interview.
Please ensure you submit your CV with your application and include your GMC number.
University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (UCLH) is one of the most complex NHS trusts in the UK, serving a large and diverse population. We provide academically led acute and specialist services, to people from the local area, from throughout the United Kingdom and overseas. Our vision is to deliver top-quality patient care, excellent education, and world-class research.
We provide first-class acute and specialist services across eight sites:
University College Hospital (incorporating the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Wing)
National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Royal National ENT and Eastman Dental Hospitals
University College Hospital Grafton Way Building
Royal London Hospital for Integrated Medicine
University College Hospital Macmillan Cancer Centre
The Hospital for Tropical Diseases
University College Hospital at Westmoreland Street
We are dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of many complex illnesses. UCLH specialises in women’s health and the treatment of cancer, infection, neurological, gastrointestinal and oral disease. It has world class support services including critical care, imaging, nuclear medicine and pathology.
We are committed to sustainability and have pledged to become a carbon net zero health service, embedding sustainable practice throughout UCLH. We have set an ambitious target of net zero for our direct emissions by 2031 and indirect emissions by 2040.
For the full Person Specification and more information regarding the main responsibilities of this role, please refer to the attached Job Description.
Based at The National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery you will join a team of specialist clinicians, clinical nurse specialists, and allied health professionals at the Trust. Together, we deliver a comprehensive service covering the full spectrum of primary and secondary Central Nervous System tumours, supported by the dedicated Brain Tumour Unit Office.
Come and be a part of the best NHS trust in England to work for, according to our staff*
* UCLH top trust to work at in England - In the most recentNHS staff survey UCLH had the highest percentage of staff who said they would recommend us as a place to work, out of all general acute or acute/community NHS trusts in England – for the third year in a row.
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Please note, due to anticipated high volumes of applications, this vacancy may close earlier than the listed closing date. You are advised not to delay submitting your completed application
This advert closes on Thursday 23 Apr 2026
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